ambassador

noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A diplomatic official of the highest rank sent by one country as its long-term representative to another country.

  2. 2.

    An official representative or messenger.

  3. 3.

    A person who promotes or represents a particular activity, organization, or brand.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ambassador at large — an ambassador with special duties not limited to a particular country
  • •
    brand ambassador — a person who promotes a company or product

Related words

See also: diplomat, embassy, envoy

Etymology

From Old French ambassadeur, from Italian ambasciatore, ultimately from Latin ambactus ("servant, vassal"), of Celtic origin.